Kilimanjaro: Grom & Team Start the Climb
Today the we had an early start and left behind our comfortable lodge as we have headed to the mountain towards the start of the climb. We left around 8am and drove along the rural country side and small villages for 1.5 hours before reaching the park entrance called Machame. Which is also the name of the route we are climbing.
Once we arrived at the park gate we had all of our gear weighed and divided into loads for our porters and other staff to carry before hitting the trail. Once everything was in order we started our climb slowly making our way up the winding trail that ascends continuously through the thick forest. Thankfully the overhead canopy provided a bit of relief from the hot sun overhead.
We are about to start our 6 hour hike to camp that sits around 10,000ft and most likely won’t have reception so I’m sending this from the entrance.
Everyone is doing well and looking forward to a good nights rest.
RMI Guide Casey Grom and crew
Comments (2)
Awesome work team. You have an awesome guide in Casey Grom. Make Ben carry all the Trango tents in his pack.
Posted by: Ed DaPra on
Way to go on day #1! Love the pics and update. Cheering for you all and living vicariously through you! Lots of love,
Becca Marquis (Bob Robison’s daughter) and Andy, Blair, Jude, and Emmett
Posted by: Becca Marquis on